Maharashtra: COVID-19 lockdown in red zones might be extended beyond May 3

The number of covid-19 cases in Maharashtra are going on increasing. The total number of cases in Maharashtra has risen to 8590 cases with 206 patients cured.

On Monday, state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said, coronavirus lockdown in red zones in Maharashtra could be extended beyond May 3 but the final decision will be taken by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

"Going by the prevalence of the COVID-19 cases in some parts of the state such as in red zones, the lockdown may be extended in those areas. However, the final decision will be announced by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray," Deshmukh said.

Deshmukh''s statement came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked states to try to convert the COVID-19 challenge into opportunities through administrative reforms, and form their own policies on relaxing the lockdown based on ground realities.